A HUGE reason as to why we were ranked top 5 in the state, is because of our incredible test scores. We believe positive culture will help students perform well on the assessment.
On 4/15 we will have a schoolwide relay during advisory that will offer prizes to advisories that answer MCA questions correctly. Sort of like our school-wide bingo except with MCA questions.
On 4/17 we will only have two entrances available to students for entry into the building - one in the rear by the buses, and our main entrance at door 1. Please plan accordingly. We have fun things to hand out and successful cues to project to our students before they head into the first session of testing. So, it’s imperative they only come in through those two doors. We recognize the adjustment but it will be well worth the pivot.
We also encourage parents to come in and cheer their student on to success if you wish to be apart of the test season culture!
MCA testing will take place the mornings of April 17/18 and 24/25
To ensure that your learner is set up for success, we ask that you assist them with the following:
Being Physically and Mentally Prepared
- Ensure your student gets a good night sleep and has a good breakfast before the test.
- VVMS offers breakfast in the cafeteria before school at no charge for learners
Being “Test Ready”
- Learners should arrive to school with a fully charged Chromebook. We also strongly recommend they bring wired headphones.
- Please note – wireless/Bluetooth headphones/earbuds are not permitted during MCA testing
- Remind your child to have a few No. 2 pencils w/erasers, and dress comfortably
- Phones, fitness trackers, Apple watches, E-books, electronics, etc. are not permitted during the test. If students use these devices for any reason during testing, the state will typically disqualify their score. Please instruct your student to preferably leave these items at home on test day. Otherwise, students should make a plan to have them secured in their locker or left with their teacher during testing.
- We also recommend learners bring a water bottle and book to ready in case they finish early. Learners are not permitted to be on their device once they have finished testing for the day.
